WCP2633

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Braemar, Upperton, Eastbourne.

9th July 1882.

My dear Sir,

The pamphlet of Mr Boyd Kinnear¹ is admirably written, and gives a correct account of Scotch and Irish administration, in my opinion.

At the same time I must say that I am not myself[2] a great admirer of the Scotch system, although it is infinitely better than the Irish, and seems to give fair satisfaction in Scotland.

It is a makeshift "^{hole & corner}"² sort of business, without public debate in many cases, and Scotch members are perpetually compelled to accept half a loaf, on the ground that it is better than no bread.[3] I should greatly prefer the constitution of the Channel Islands, or the Isle of Man, so far as legislation is concerned.

I do not believe that the Scotch system would be popular in Ireland where "wounds of deadly hate have pierced so deep"³deeper than they ever did in Scotland. It would of course be a step in the right direction.

Yours very truly | David Wedderburn⁵ [signature]

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